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Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

Graduate Certificates in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

1,049 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 232 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 28% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 3.9% of teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,049 people earned their graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. This earns it the #6 spot on the list of the most popular graduate certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,038
Graduate Certificate 1,049
Basic Certificate 565
Bachelor’s Degree 297
Undergraduate Certificate 34
Doctor’s Degree 23
Associate Degree 11

Earnings of Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Majors With Graduate Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. About 86.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 137
Women 912
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The racial-ethnic distribution of teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor graduate certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 44
Black or African American 73
Hispanic or Latino 145
White 675
International Students 41
Other Races/Ethnicities 71
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There are 232 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Midland University

Fremont, Nebraska
63 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Midland University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Roughly 1,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,968 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Midland U. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#2

Lipscomb University

Nashville, Tennessee
58 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lipscomb University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,848 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Lipscomb. About 94% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah
55 Yearly Graduations
95% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Western Governors University. Each year, around 147,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,302 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from WGU. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.

#4

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
46 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Arkansas. Roughly 27,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,666 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from UARK. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#5

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas
45 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Henderson State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,928 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,670 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Henderson State University. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

40 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Missouri State University - Springfield is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Missouri State. Of these students, 91% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Mercy College

Dobbs Ferry, New York
37 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Mercy College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Each year, around 9,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,236 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Mercy. Of these students, 91% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Hamline University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
35 Yearly Graduations
83% Women

The 9th most popular school in the country for teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Hamline University. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,134 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,003 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Hamline.

#10

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama
34 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Alabama at Birmingham comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,832 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,424 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from UAB. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

#11

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
32 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Florida is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from UCF. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#11

Olivet Nazarene University

Bourbonnais, Illinois
32 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Olivet Nazarene University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,957 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Olivet Nazarene.

#13

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
30 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Washington University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from GWU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

30 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
35% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland - Baltimore County comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Each year, around 13,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,238 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,960 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from UMBC. Of these students, 82% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

St John's University - New York

Queens, New York
26 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St John's University - New York is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Each year, around 20,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,301 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,386 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from STJ. Of these students, 94% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

The City College of New York

New York, New York
25 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
71% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The City College of New York is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from CCNY. About 100% of this group were women, and 71% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
23 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

University of Utah comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from U of U.

#20

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
21 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor from Georgia State. Of these students, 55% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to teaching english as a second or foreign language/esl language instructor that offer graduate certificates.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Other English/French Second Language 4

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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